The American Legion Dispatch [October 7, 1993]

Soviets held U.S. flyers downed in Korea, report says -- Flooding continues to swamp Midwest: Legionnaires throw lifelines to waterlogged Posts -- Legion lauds much of national health-care plan -- Command Post: Post partnership forge relationships of concern -- Legacy of healing and hope: Women's memorial set for Veterans Day dedication -- Thiesen to update Dept. leaders, NEC on disaster relief -- Halloween program promotes safe, fun night for young boos and ghouls -- Posts can play public role in Veterans Day services -- You Say you want a resolution?: Delegates give stamp of approval to 75 mandates -- Awards, special recognition abounds during convention -- River City Snapshot: The Pittsburgh convention is now history -- Capitol Leader -- Now Say "Ahhh": National health plan may expand VA services -- Two cancers linked to herbicide exposure added to compensation -- Program helps put families In Touch with war's legacy -- Taxpayers footing bill for Iraqi POW "benefits" -- Senate plan would boost VA medical funding $1.3 billion -- Deadline for disability award program Nov. 26 -- Plan fails to deliver relief, Legion braces for new postage rate hikes -- Guns, gays and what to do with Iraqi POWs: 1994 defense spending heads for conference vote -- A Championship Season: Kansas leads the league in membership recruiting -- VETS TRAVEL offers Legionnaires unique way to revisit sites -- National Adjutant's Newsline: White House Rx for health care reform encouraging